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Avatar for Deangele Landscape & Construction Corp.
Deangele Landscape & Construction Corp.
4.3(
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Serving Hanover, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would recommend this company. They installed a white vinyl privacy fence in a matter of just a few hours. Very professional. They arrived on time, got right to the project at hand, and did an excellent job!"
Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Kitchen
Stainless Steel Sink
Single Side Burner
Stair

+12

Response time2 days
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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EcoHaul MA LLC
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Serving Hanover, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent, would definitely use them again. They managed to get two very large and heavy sofas out of our family room and hauled them away."
Basement Cleanout
Basement Cleanout
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Basement Cleanout
Basement Cleanout

+4

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Erbe Brothers Excavation
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Serving Hanover, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Erbe brothers excavation did a great job removing trees, stumps, and grading the lot for our new garage behind the house. Will be using them in the future for any excavation we need done"
Finish grade of one driveway
Laying down stone
Final loam spread and power raked
Lush green grass
Final product with a desert brown stone!

+70

Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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J. Bean Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Serving Hanover, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

J. Bean Excavation LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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+29

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1-877-LAWN-CREW
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Serving Hanover, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"He was very nice and did a good job however he was really expensive. I am using another one the charges $25.00 less than what he charged me."
paver patio
paver patio
fire pit lined with fire bricks
paver patio
walkway during construction

+8

Response time2 days
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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